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Sean Buckley is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the School of Biological Sciences, The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on using genomic data to understand evolutionary processes and inform conservation strategies, spanning phylogenetics, phylogeography, and population genetics. He holds a PhD from Flinders University (2017–2020) and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Animal Behaviour (2013–2016).
Research Interests: Sean’s work integrates genomic, morphological, and demographic data to address conservation challenges, particularly in translocation programs for threatened species. He explores factors influencing population mixing outcomes and applies evolutionary insights to species management. His expertise spans diverse taxa, from fish to mammals, with a focus on Australia’s biodiversity hotspots.
Recent Contributions: His articles highlight climate-driven evolutionary responses, genetic diversity in captive breeding, and conservation translocation strategies. His research emphasizes long-term climatic stability’s role in species diversification and the impacts of aridification on freshwater ecosystems.
Engagement: Sean runs the blog The G-CAT to communicate conservation genetics to broader audiences. He has contributed to conferences like the Australian Mammal Society and the Genetics Society of Australasia. His past roles include Research Associate at Flinders University’s Molecular Ecology Lab and teaching assistant for conservation genetics courses.
